Feb 07, 20 we talk with writers, directors and actors, thomas lennon and robert ben garant, of the movie hell baby, starring rob corddry and leslie bibb. Jul 01, 2011 do what reno 911s tom lennon and ben garant do, which is to write a book about it. Robert ben garant and thomas lennons movies have made over a. As an actor, he just completed roles in the upcoming comedies bad teacher, a very harold. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant lead double lives. The scene is a little bit longer than in the final cut, and tom is the one who broached it with her, which is pretty weird. Lennon and garant, who sell pitches, punch up studio scripts, and engage in the endless musical chairs of rewriting, recently published a book, writing movies for fun and. Lennon and garant have taken the creative lead on the wee mcginty. He has a long professional relationship with thomas lennon and kerri. Thomas lennon and ben garant on 11 classic reno 911.
In one, theyre part of the sketchcomedy troupe the state and the creators of reno 911. Reno 911 robert ben garant was born on september 14, 1970 in cookeville, tennessee, usa. Jul 05, 2011 enter comedians tom lennon and ben garant of reno 911 and the state, two ridiculously wellpaid screenwriters who, for their own reasons, are willing to indulge you. Robert ben garant and thomas lennon dropped by new beverly cinema to host a double feature of the movies they consider to be the best about screenwriting in hollywood. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant have been laughing at and with and around each other since before americans got to know them as members of the state, the comedy group whose mtv sketch series. I am of decidedly mixed mind about the film work of thomas lennon and robert ben garant. Robert ben garant and thomas lennons writing movies for fun. He is the writing partner of robert ben garant and kerrie kenney.
Thomas lennon and robert ben garant have been laughing at and with and around each other since before americans got to know them as members of the state, the. Night at the museum thomas lennon robert ben garant. Robert ben garant is the author of writing movies for fun and profit 3. The film has been described as the bourne identity, but plug in a leprechaun instead of matt damon. Lr ben garant and tom lennon on the stepandrepeat at the friars club for their new book writing movies for fun and profit. Thomas lennon, robert ben garant, and nikki cox are casino security in keno 911. Club spoke with lennon and garant about getting into screenwriting, their awareness of their image, and. Robert ben garant and thomas lennon avoid giving many writing tips, and instead focus on what those other screenwriting books mostly penned by people who have never gotten a script greenlit dont tell. Neil marshall, bryan bertino, robert ben garant and tom. The film, inspired by actual events, revolves around the heist of nicolas cages copy of the prized comic book. How we made a billion dollars at the box office and you can, too. This book is full of secret insider information about how to conquer the hollywood studio system. Oscar wilde we aint, declare robert ben garant and thomas lennon, and one.
Depraved amiott best comedy horror movie of 20, hell baby written and directed by robert ben garant and thomas lennon slem technology. Writing movies for fun and profit by robert ben garant. Robert ben garant and thomas lennon on their favorite. Thomas lennon is a popular american actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, and producer. Thomas lennon is a writer and actor from oak park, illinois. The nook book ebook of the writing movies for fun and profit. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. One of the best i attended was the one with thomas lennon and robert ben garant, who i know as ben garant, one of the most successful writing teams in hollywood. Hell baby interview robert ben garant and thomas lennon. Directed by robert ben garant, who cowrote the script with thomas lennon, who costars as a ger more wacky satire about the fbi recruiting a former pingpong phenom dan fogler to infiltrate.
Robert ben garant spent the early nineties in new york, with the comedy group the state on mtv. Robert ben garant and thomas lennon founding members of the state reflect on drugs, comedy, crime, and nyu in the eighties. Tom has also appeared as an actor in numerous films. Troy millers top 10 the current the criterion collection.
Exclusive interview with thomas lennon and robert ben garant. Ben garant and tom lennon are comic geniuses, two of the funniest and most fearless writersactors in hollywood. Jul 05, 2011 even for someone with no interest in writing a studio film, writing movies for fun and profit is an illuminating look at the hollywood system. The cocreators of the tv series reno 911 and such films as night at the museum garant and lennon take a gutbusting stab at the published world in their first book. Tom lennon and robert ben garant, of the state and reno 911. The states hit television series ran on mtv for three seasons and received an ace award nomination for best comedy series. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant are aware of this, and they dont care. Robert ben garant and thomas lennons movies have made over a billion dollars at the box officeand now they show you how to do it yourself. Thomas lennon and robert ben garants screenwriting book. Thomas lennon actor, comedian, writer, producer tv guide. The pair sits down with kevin pereira to tell us about. Lennon usually writes with ben garant, with that duo responsible for the night at the museum and reno 911. Thomas lennon is a successful screenwriter and script doctor. Robert ben garant and thomas lennon avoid giving many writing tips, and instead focus on what those other screenwriting books mostly penned by people.
Nov 24, 2014 thomas lennon and robert ben garant on the justreleased reno 911 the complete series. Reno 911 thomas lennon is a writer and actor from oak park, illinois. Unapologetically designed as a guide to writing hit movies that make you and the studio piles of money, the authors offer invaluable advice that much of hollywood would. Lennon is also an accomplished screenwriter of several major. He and ben garant have written nine feature films together, including. Enter comedians tom lennon and ben garant of reno 911 and the state, two ridiculously wellpaid screenwriters who, for their own reasons, are willing to indulge you. Best known for their work on the state and reno 911. Discover book depositorys huge selection of tom lennon books online. Two years ago we wrote a whole book called writing movies for profit.
The states hit television series ran on mtv for three seasons. The pair sits down with kevin pereira to tell us about their masterpiece. Aug 06, 2007 robert ben garant and tom lennon balls of fury i make an ass out of myself by asking if theyd ever attended before. Robert ben garant and thomas lennon s movies have made over a billion dollars at the box officeand now they show you how to do it yourself. He spent the early 1990s appearing in offoff broadway theaters bars in. Reno 911 duo writing bourne identity tom lennon and robert ben garant for a new comedy about a jason bourneinspired leprechaun firefighter no, youre not hallucinating probably not, anyway. Robert ben garant and tom lennons top 10 the current the. He has a long professional relationship with thomas lennon and kerri kenneysilver from their time on the seminal sketchcomedy show the state, the cop show spoof reno 911.
Robert ben garant and tom lennons top 10 the current. In the other, theyre the screenwriting duo behind selfdescribed schlocky movies like night at the museum, the pacifier, taxi, balls of fury, lets go to prison, and perhaps the. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant on the justreleased reno 911 the complete series. Do what reno 911s tom lennon and ben garant do, which is to write a book about it. Lennon has also worked as a voiceartist in several movies and tv series. Tom lennon and his writing partner robert ben garant have written a book as a guide for wouldbe screenwriters.
He spent the early 1990s appearing in offoff broadway theaters bars in new york city with the comedy group the state. Screenwriters and comedians robert ben garant and thomas lennon are out with a new guide for hopeful screenwriters. Tom lennon, rob riggle at center of the boondoggle spec. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant on hell baby, horror.
Jul 30, 2015 robert ben garant and tom lennons top 10. Thomas lennon and robert ben garants screenwriting book looks incredible. Jul 03, 2012 robert ben garant and thomas lennons movies have made over a billion dollars at the box officeand now they show you how to do it yourself. Tom lennon and robert ben garant are making a leprechaun. He and tom lennon then created two more hit shows on comedy central. Thomas lennon biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity.
Robert ben garant, thomas lennon download writing movies for fun and profit. In 2011, garant and lennon released a book about their careers called writing movies for fun and profit. Fully loaded and three night at the museum films, thomas lennon and robert ben garant are experts when it comes to crafting foursquare studio comedies. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant on the past, present. Nerdist joined tom lennon and robert ben garant, two of the shows creators and stars, along with original cast member cedric yarbrough, on a media conference call to find out why. Robert ben garant goodreads meet your next favorite book. He has been married to cathy shim since august 1, 2011. And i would also add, and we say this in the book pretty clearly, that if you want to get oscars, this isnt the book for you. It is also full of good information for aspiring screenwriters hoping to write studio movies. Thomas patrick lennon born august 9, 1970 is an american actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, director and novelist.
Jul 07, 2011 thomas lennon and robert ben garant are aware of this, and they dont care. Robert ben garant and tom lennon balls of fury i make an ass out of myself by asking if theyd ever attended before. He attended the tisch school of the arts at new york university, where he was a member of the influential sketch comedy group the state. Comedians, writers, and producers robert ben garant and tom lennon split their duties in selecting their favorite titles from the collection. Comedians, writers, and producers tom lennon and robert ben garant split their duties in selecting their favorite titles from the collection. As an actor he is best known for his work as a cast member on mtvs the state, for his role as lieutenant jim dangle on the comedy central series reno 911. Tom lennon and robert ben garant board wee mcginty. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant are here to tell you all this and more, including entertaining insights into the world of development hell, and, as they put it, share the highs of hugging. Thomas lennon and robert ben garant on the past, present and. Dec 17, 2006 recently, the screenwriters thomas lennon and robert ben garant had a similar experience with lets go to prison. Night at the museum, taxi, reno 911miami, balls of fury, and the pacifier.
Week 1 writting assignment mariah martinez understanding. Garant and lennons new book, writing movies for fun and profit, is a handy how to for aspiring screenwriters that details the difficulties of. Robert ben garant and tom lennon s top 10 comedians, writers, and producers tom lennon and robert ben garant split their duties in selecting their favorite titles from the collection. Apr 10, 2020 thomas lennon is a popular american actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, and producer. Thomas lennon attended the tisch school of the arts at new york university, where he cofounded the influential sketch comedy group the state. Summit entertainment the studio behind the mega successful twilight franchise is about to unleash a new comedy from night at the museum writers tom lennon and robert ben garant titled the wee mcginty. Thomas lennon is a standup comic and sketch performer who you might recognize from the state, viva variety, and reno 911. Most of lennon s screenplays are written in collaboration with writing partner robert ben garant. Robert ben garant born september 14, 1970 is an american screenwriter, producer, director, actor and comedian. But with a background in cult television series like the state and reno 911. Even for someone with no interest in writing a studio film, writing movies for fun and profit is an illuminating look at the hollywood system.
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